Lambrequin

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A lambrequin is a decorative panel in architecture .

origin

The term is derived from the French word lambeau ("rag", "rag"). Lambrequins were originally used in interior decoration. They served as a cross curtain with which the upper end of windows and doors was embellished. The shape is varied, e.g. B. curved, serrated or tongue-shaped patterns were used. Often, trimmings such as tassels and fringes were added. Lambrequins were used in both sacred and profane spaces, e.g. B. as decoration on canopies, pulpits, canopies, organs or furniture.

Exterior architecture

Lambrequins over the windows of the upper floor of Villa Breckenheim

From the Baroque onwards , the lambrequin was also used in exterior architecture. As a rule, it does not consist of fabric, but is adapted to the building material surrounding it, i.e. made of metal, wood or (more rarely) stucco. As in interior design, it is used to decorate windows, but also arcades or roof edges. Lambrequins can be found in spa architecture or Swiss-style houses . They are often used as cladding for blinds or shutters on Wilhelminian style villas.

Lambrequin and saddle pad

Lambrequins made of fabric are also referred to as saddle pads in the German-speaking world , and sometimes the term outside saddle pad is used for lambrequins in exterior architecture . The term saddle pad originally describes a decorated riding blanket and is derived from it and is also used derogatory for an old horse or an unsightly woman.

Lambrequin arches

Multiple jagged and ragged hanging arches or blind arches are called "lambrequin arches". They develop from overlapping multi-pass arches and muqarnas ornaments and play an important role in the Moorish style of Andalusia and Morocco .

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  Window in the Alhambra , Granada (14th century)

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  Courtyard of the Lions, Alhambra, Granada (14th century)

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  Alcazár , Seville (14th century)

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  Saadian tombs , Marrakech (17th century)

Web links

Commons : Lambrequins  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Lambrequins, an ornamental shape in architecture

Individual evidence

• Christiane Rossner: What is a lambrequin ?, in: Monumente 5/2014, p. 45